autumn catch-all (open)

[unchainer]

WHO: Vanitas and you!
WHAT: Catch-all with open prompts
WHEN: Throughout autumn
WHERE: Various
WARNINGS: There will be eventual NSFW!

cruise ship - general.

[ Vanitas' designated date from the auction is Amber, and while he can't say he's having a bad time, there are moments in which he can be caught without her around the ship.

Sampling the wine is something he's not opposed to, and he may or may not be tipsy when someone approaches. He can also be found at the buffet, squinting at a dessert dish...that looks like Tarte Tatin?? Wow, he's going to scrutinize the hell out of it. It'd better be good. ]

chocolates.

[ He's not a fan of chocolate, especially if it's too sweet. He's got zero idea about the bonus effects, too, but while he's out in town square, he idly pops a piece into his mouth.

He grimaces a bit. Too sweet, too sweet – but he starts to realize something was terribly wrong with it when he sees the next person and instinctively approaches. And then, without warning, he will pick them up bridal style. (Effort will vary depending on the individual.)

He blinks down at whoever he's just scooped up. ]

...Huh?

[ And then he'll promptly drop them. Oops. ]

wildcard.

[ I am down for anything! Tasks, Bingo, etc.! ]

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[unchainer]

[ He stays there for a while, keeping Aether close, without saying anything. His heart is pounding in his chest, and he starts to feel a little lightheaded, like nothing else really matters in this exact moment.

Vanitas pulls back a little, and raises his hand to tip Aether's chin upward. He doesn't move in for anything just yet, but he looks at the other boy contemplatively, studying his features. ]

[startraveler]

[His own hearts starts to pick up and soon he can't hear anything else other than that. His cheeks suddenly gain colour as well.]

Is there... something on my face?

[Despite saying that he's not pulling away.]

[unchainer]

No.

[ He says it quietly and makes no effort to pull back – quite the opposite, actually, with how he leans in.

His lips don't touch Aether's, but he's halfway there before he stops. His eyes flicker upward to meet Aether's, almost as if he's trying to gauge how much the other boy wants to continue. ]

[startraveler]

[The way Vanitas keeps him so close is not helping at all. Aether's heart is picking up, his face grows warmer and he's not sure if he should pull away or lean in.

He doesn't really want to pull away though. He would lie to himself if he said he didn't enjoy the kisses from their little date. The memory still lingers in his mind and so he decides not to think about it anymore. He just moves closer and lets his lips gently brush against the other's.]

[unchainer]

[ The way Aether kisses him is so gentle that it makes his heart flutter again. It's a really terrifying thing to experience, but he doesn't question it – not right now, anyway – and opts to pull Aether close again.

The sun shines through the kitchen curtains, and when Vanitas pulls away, he glances at Aether again. This time, his eyes widen at how ethereal the other looks, with the way the sunlight reflects off of Aether. He blushes before he glances away, though he keeps his arm around his roommate securely. ]

[startraveler]

[He really has to decide how to feel about this. It's so easy to fall into Vanitas' arms, to kiss him and enjoy his warmth. Clearly, there's something really wrong with Aether that he gives in to this kind of affection so easily.

He too glances away and pulls back a little, trying to think of something else to do. His hands quickly go up to fiddle with his lose hair as he brushes it with his fingers.]

[unchainer]

[ Vanitas drops his arm to his side when Aether pulls back, and he stands there a little awkwardly as Aether starts combing through his hair with his fingers. He likes his hair braided, doesn't he?

Vanitas reaches out and puts his hand on the top of Aether's head. He ruffels it lightly in an attempt to get the other boy to stop fiddling with his hair. ]

I'll do it for you.

[startraveler]

[He's surprised when Vanitas ruffles his hair, but he blinks for a moment.]

Oh... sure.

[He has nothing against it though. He lets go of his golden hair and turns around to let Vanitas braid it. There's a soft shade of pink on his cheeks.]

[unchainer]

[ He does another brush of his fingers through Aether's hair. It's soft, which is what he expected, and starts sectioning it off. Before long, he gets to work. Vanitas is handling him surprisingly gently, and Aether's hair is easy for him to work with.

When he's finished, he lets go and stands back to check it. The braid is clean, neat, and even. ]

[startraveler]

[Aether reaches over for his braid and examines it.]

It looks much nicer than when I'm doing it myself.

[He gives Vanitas a smile.]

[unchainer]

[ Cute.

He can't help but smile back at Aether – he did pretty well, indeed. ]

It suits you.

[startraveler]

[He laughs a little.]

Thanks. Before that my sister would sometimes braid it for me.

[unchainer]

[ He folds his arms over his chest. ]

Did she travel with you prior to arriving here?

[startraveler]

[He's silent for a moment, before shaking his head.]

She... was kidnapped by an unknown god. I've been looking for her ever since.

[unchainer]

[ He can't help but let out a dry little laugh. ]

Isn't that similar to what happened to you? You were brought here against your will. Perhaps she's also searching for you, somewhere.

[startraveler]

[He falls silent again.]

Maybe you're right. I... know we will see each other again.

[No matter how many year it will take.]

[unchainer]

[ ... ]

That seems to be a natural outcome.

[ He gives Aether a little grin, but smile doesn't quite reach his eyes. ]

As long as you can obtain your ticket to go home, that is.